How Many Syllables In Unbreakable?
4syllables
Unbreakable has 4 syllables, un-brea-ka-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
unbreakable
/ʌnˈbreɪ.kə.bəl/ UK /ʌnˈbreɪ.kə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, brea.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.breɪ.kə.bəl/
Division By Letters
un-brea-ka-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Unbreakable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ʌ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | br | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Unbreakable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in unbreakable?
Unbreakable has 4 syllables, un-brea-ka-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈbreɪ.kə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in unbreakable?
The second syllable, brea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of unbreakable?
Unbreakable has the structure VC/CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide unbreakable into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.breɪ.kə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-brea-ka-ble.
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